Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 3, 2024 Journalists Posted February 3, 2024 The 24-1 longest shot in a field of nine for Saturday's Martha Washington S. at a soggy Oaklawn Park, Dixiana Farms LLC's BAND OF GOLD (f, 3, Preservationist–Play For Gold, by Cairo Prince) became the first black-type winner for her young Airdrie Stud-based sire (by Arch) with an irresistible late run to best heavily favored Denim and Pearls (Into Mischief). Content to drop down onto the fence from her low draw, the $70,000 Keeneland November weanling switched off nicely behind midfield for Brian Hernandez, Jr. and remained within striking distance for the run around the turn. In hand and going well nearing the stretch, she split horses a quarter-mile from home, angled out into the center of the rain-affected strip and did her best work through the line to cause the boilover. The victory was worth 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. Sales history: $70,000 Wlg '21 KEENOV. Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-0. O-Dixiana Farms LLC; B-Brereton C Jones (KY); T-Ken McPeek. #2 BAND OF GOLD ($50.60) flies down the stretch to upset Oaklawn's $250,000 Martha Washington Stakes in style! The filly by @AirdrieStud's Preservationist was given a perfectly timed ride by @b_hernandezjr for trainer @KennyMcPeek and Dixiana Farms. pic.twitter.com/A8p6ndr3VH — TVG (@TVG) February 3, 2024 The post Band of Gold a First Stakes Winner For Preservationist In Martha Washington appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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